Among the first, remember, O Lord, the most holy universal Pontiff, Benedict, Pope of Rome, and for the sake of Your holy churches grant that he may live in peace, safety, honour, and health for many years, and rightly impart the word of Your truth.

I am pleased beyond belief. I can't think of anyone who would be a better choice. During the consecration at Mass this morning, I remember praying that God's will be done, but that I believed this man would make a good pope if it be God's will. Do you folks remember our conversations about St. Malachy? This pope is not a Benedictine, but it's interesting that he took the name of Benedict.

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